🎙Can Canadians actually invest in U.S. real estate without it being a tax/legal/financing nightmare?

In Episode 83, Alonso sits down with Thomas Lorini (dual citizen, investing on both sides of the border) to break down the real story behind Wealth Genius expanding into the U.S. — and why “don’t shut the door” might be the smartest wealth-building mindset for Canadians right now.

Thomas shares:

how he got started with a simple “house hack” in Aurora (before it was trendy),

why he chose Hamilton early as a growth market,

what it was like starting from scratch in the U.S. (no credit, new system),

how he discovered Cleveland and scaled into multifamily,

and the biggest hurdles Canadians face when crossing the border: taxation, legal structure, and financing.

If you’ve been curious about investing outside Canada - or you’re in the U.S. and want to learn how to invest out of state - this episode lays out the framework, the mindset, and the path.

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👉 Connect with Thomas on Instagram: @realthomaslorini

👉 Learn about upcoming Wealth Genius events: wealthgenius.ai/events

👉 ExpandWealth Real Estate Fund info session: expandewealthfund.com

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What happens when you mix real estate investing, business systems, and a hard truth about work-life priorities… with a conversation about why Portugal moves slower on purpose?

In Episode 82 of the Wealth Genius Podcast, Alonso Cuadra sits down with Fernando Nunes fresh off the Azores retreat to talk about:

why Portugal’s lifestyle feels like “home” even if you weren’t born there

the realities of investing overseas (and why relationships matter more than spreadsheets)

how North America’s hustle culture is stealing time from what actually matters

why “balance” is misunderstood (and what balance really looks like)

how Fernando transitioned into business coaching and helping investors build systems

the #1 obstacle holding people back: the story they tell themselves

the trap of comparison on social media (and why it kills progress)

and the core lesson that changes everything: take action before you feel ready

If you’re investing (or want to) and you feel overwhelmed, scattered, or like you’re “behind”… this episode is a reset.

👉 Connect with Fernando on Instagram: @fngood

👉 Learn about upcoming Wealth Genius events: wealthgenius.ai/events

👉 ExpandWealth Real Estate Fund info session: expandewealthfund.com

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What happens when an HGTV host, renovator and U.S. real estate investor combines 30 years in film & TV with 15 years of investing south of the border?

In this episode of the Wealth Genius Podcast, Alfonso sits down with Wendy Russell – former host of “She’s Crafty” on HGTV, renovator, U.S. investor (Indianapolis & Savannah), Airbnb superhost, and storytelling coach for real estate investors.

Wendy shares her “superhero origin story” in real estate, why she avoids vacation-style markets for investing, how she and her husband built strong cash-flow portfolios in Indianapolis and Savannah, and the exact process she uses to vet U.S. property managers so they don’t destroy your returns.

They also dive into Wendy’s real superpower: storytelling. She explains why investors are “making marketing too hard,” how your “messy” story actually attracts capital and partners, and why you’re always one good story away from your next joint venture.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How Wendy went from actor and producer to HGTV host and full-time real estate investor

Why she chose Indianapolis & Savannah over the typical “vacation markets”

The key signs of a strong U.S. market (multiple rental strategies, industry, schools, film, etc.)

Her biggest U.S. mistake: keeping the wrong property manager – and how to avoid it

A step-by-step process for screening and interviewing property managers

How to use your personal story to attract partners, raise capital and build trust

Why “stop making marketing hard” might be the best advice you hear this year

👉 Connect with Wendy: https://www.wendyrussell.com/

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